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The Beautiful Ones
- Author
- Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- Narrator
- Imani Jade Powers
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Publish Date
- 27 April 2021
- Run Time
- 12 hours 18 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
The Grand Season has just begun and already Nina's debut among Loisail's most notable socialites has gone disastrously awry.
Nina has always struggled to control her gift of telekinesis, which has earnt her the nickname the Witch of Oldhouse. When Hector Auvray, the renowned entertainer, arrives in town, Nina is dazzled. He too has a telekinetic talent and sees her not as a witch, but ripe with magical potential.
Under his tutelage, Nina's talent blossoms, as does her love for him. But great romances are for fairy-tales, and Hector is hiding a secret bitter truth from Nina - and himself - that threatens their courtship.
The Beautiful Ones is a sweeping tale of love and betrayal and the struggle between conformity and passion.
Discover why readers love The Beautiful Ones
'Jane Austen with added magic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'An exquisitely written historical comedy of manners . . . her writing is elegant, rich in description and filled with characters that come vividly to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'A completely charming and fun soap opera of a book! There's gossip, mean beautiful women and a great heroine you can't help love' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'An emotionally intelligent novel that orbits around a tender, slow romance . . . one not to miss' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'I adore the way that Silvia writes her characters . . . I can't put her stories down and yet am so sad when I reach the conclusion. Silvia writes stories to be savoured' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'A wonderful book, full of twists and turns and unexpected surprises which kept me utterly gripped from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'I had an absolutely fantastic time with The Beautiful Ones and I would readily recommend it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
Critics Review
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One of the most beautiful books I've read in a long time
MJ Rose, new York Times bestselling author of the Reincarnationalist series
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Moreno-Garcia fills her fantastic novel of manners with sumptuous language . . . Readers who enjoyed Mary Robinette Kowal's magical Regency series Glamourist Histories will be particularly enthralled by the genuine emotions evoked in the course of the unsustainable love triangle
Publishers Weekly
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Overflowing with delicious melodrama . . . a great fit for fans of the 18th-century French classic Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Library Journal
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This novel of manners presents carefully crafted characters with nuanced motivations to rival any Thomas Hardy classic. Moreno-Garcia adeptly captures the ecstatic highs of first love and the bitter disappointments of first heartbreak. Hints of the paranormal and dashes of adventure and feminism are subtly interwoven, making for an unforgettable work
School Library Journal
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This is the third novel I read by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and I loved all of them in different ways: each in a different genre by a chameleon writer with incredible writing skills
Kirkus
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I seriously loved everything about this from the gorgeous, lush prose to the tiny intimate moments of heartbreak
Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo Award-winning author of the Glamourist Histories
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'Straddling several genres with elegant intelligence . . . it's a slow-burn, stately novel about the magic of what it means to love, and love truly
Tor.com
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[An] elegant tale of hidden desires and misplaced amour
Booklist
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The Beautiful Ones is a hauntingly lovely book, romantic and crushing by turns, touched with magic on every level
Vancouver Sun
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'The whole book is a magnificent tangle of unspoken words and feelings. Nothing is tepid; everything, even the absence of feelings, is charged with danger and heartache
Strange Horizons
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The Beautiful Ones demonstrates Moreno-Garcia's smart and colourful writing, with descriptions both sensory and sumptuous, and characters you will root for, even in their worst moments
B&N Blog
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An engaging fantasy-romance with a hint of magic . . . A very enjoyable read, with characters who felt real to me and about whom I found myself caring a great deal, and gripping to the very end
Blue Book Balloon
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The characters are wonderfully drawn, their desires and decisions believable. The setting is lightly sketched, but the places and the society are beautifully evoked
Noble Bright
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Moreno-Garcia writes such compelling characters that you are drawn in. This does not take chapters to grip, but mere paragraphs. This is a fantastic skill to have and one that I have witnessed in all her books to far
SFBook Reviews
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A delicate, character-drive romance with a modern twist
Choice
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An evocative tale with a considerable emotional heft
Track of Words
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[Silvia's] writing is elegant, rich in description and filled with characters that come vividly to life
Muse’s Book Journal
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Silvia has written a number of stunning novels and each is unique but this tops them all
Scorpio Book Dream
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The Beautiful Ones is a perfect fantasy-historical-romance novel. Just what is needed for a reader looking to escape into a world of fantasy, decadence, and romance
REWRITE LONDON
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This is a clever novel, well written, with all the nuances of 19th century high society on full display. The writing throughout this novel is divine. Poetic at times and infused with the atmosphere of the era . . . a classic storyline with a fresh and unique twist
THERESA SMITH WRITES
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She writes splendidly and she creates remarkable characters. The Beautiful Ones is more than a romance, it's a cold study of wealthy societies and their impact on the people who belong to them
THE MIDDLE SHELF
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A beautifully unique novel
LIBRARY LOOTER
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This book was spectacular. I didn't want to finish reading this book too fast because I wanted to savour it as long as I could
CAFEYRE
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The characters and the character development were fantastic. If you're in the mood for a Fantasy of Manners, or a romance novel with a dash of the speculative, then this is the novel you should pick up
JESSTICULATES
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Full of sweeping drama, unrequited love, passionate devotion, and more than a few objects lifted into the air by the power of the mind, The Beautiful Ones is an entertaining and romantic read
THE NERD DAILY
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Fast paced and instantly engaging, Not only do I highly recommend reading The Beautiful Ones, but also all of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's work. She is a master of genre and emotion
READER VORACIOUS
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Lush, vividly described setting and well-rounded characters . . . masterful writing
YOUR TITA KATE
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I love how Moreno-Garcia uses descriptive language to build tension and set moods
HEDWIG’S WORLD OF BOOKS
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A smart, witty read with classic themes and a beautiful narrative flow
MANDY McHUGH
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If you've ever thought that what Dangerous Liaisons really needed was more Force Adepts, this may very well be the book you've been waiting for
JAMES NICOLL REVIEWS
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Whatever genre you call it, the story is compelling. I read it with the same rabid avidity with which I eat a bag of chips
SMART BITCHES, TRASHY BOOKS
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Moreno-Garcia writes such compelling characters that you are drawn in. Have you ever wanted to read something like Bridgerton, but with characters who can move objects with their minds?
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Details
- Author
- Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- Narrator
- Imani Jade Powers
- Duration
- 12 hours 18 minutes
- Release Date
- 27 April 2021
- ISBN
- 9781529416138
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Genre
- Fantasy, Horror, ghost stories and supernatural fiction, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Historical romance
Synopsis
'Whenever I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Her genres are ever changing, her ability to take on a wild story each time is incredible' TAYLOR JENKINS-REID, author of Daisy Jones and the SixThe Grand Season has just begun and already Nina's debut among Loisail's most notable socialites has gone disastrously awry.Nina has always struggled to control her gift of telekinesis, which has earnt her the nickname the Witch of Oldhouse. When Hector Auvray, the renowned entertainer, arrives in town, Nina is dazzled. He too has a telekinetic talent and sees her not as a witch, but ripe with magical potential.Under his tutelage, Nina's talent blossoms, as does her love for him. But great romances are for fairy-tales, and Hector is hiding a secret bitter truth from Nina - and himself - that threatens their courtship.The Beautiful Ones is a sweeping tale of love and betrayal and the struggle between conformity and passion. Discover why readers love The Beautiful Ones 'Jane Austen with added magic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'An exquisitely written historical comedy of manners . . . her writing is elegant, rich in description and filled with characters that come vividly to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'A completely charming and fun soap opera of a book! There's gossip, mean beautiful women and a great heroine you can't help love' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'An emotionally intelligent novel that orbits around a tender, slow romance . . . one not to miss' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'I adore the way that Silvia writes her characters . . . I can't put her stories down and yet am so sad when I reach the conclusion. Silvia writes stories to be savoured' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'A wonderful book, full of twists and turns and unexpected surprises which kept me utterly gripped from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'I had an absolutely fantastic time with The Beautiful Ones and I would readily recommend it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
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